Course Description: This project-based course is designed for aspiring interior designers, architects, and 3D artists who want to build a professional portfolio using Blender. Through guided projects and creative freedom, students will develop high-quality renders that showcase their skills in modeling, texturing, lighting, and composition. Each student will create a series of interior or architectural design scenes — from cozy living rooms to modern exteriors — styled and rendered for portfolio-ready presentation. Emphasis is placed on storytelling, personal design identity, and visual impact. Course Outline: Lesson 1: Portfolio Planning & Project Brief

• Understanding what makes a strong 3D design portfolio
• Choosing a design theme
• Sketching ideas and defining goals for each scene

• Creating floor plans or architectural sketches
• Modeling walls, structures, and basic interior layout
• Planning for camera angles and storytelling

• Sourcing and modifying 3D furniture assets
• Adding decor items for realism
• Balancing detail and simplicity

• Applying and customizing materials using node editor
• Using textures
• Consistency in color schemes and mood

• Creating day and night lighting scenes
• Using area lights, and emissive materials
• Reducing render noise and optimizing scene performance

• Setting up camera shots and render settings
• Light editing in Blender’s compositor